Megan Merkel is escorted from Penfield Town Court after being arraigned in August.

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A 23-year-old woman accused of causing the death of a popular a Fairport High School teacher in July appeared in Monroe County Court Tuesday afternoon.

Megan L. Merkel of Ontario, Wayne County, is facing a seven-count indictment, including charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. She appeared in front of County Court Judge Douglas Randall, who decided the case would be adjourned until Dec. 4.

Merkel and Mark E. Scerbo II, 23, of Penfield are both accused of causing the July 29 death of Heather Boyum, 40, of Perinton. ...